Engine: D5: - Engine Oil for D5 2006 Model

andrew_S60 · Apr 26th, 2011, 11:33

Hi all,

What oil is the recomended grade for my S60 D5 (185)?
Its due an oil service but the local stealer wants £300 for the pleasure!!

Found a decent mechanic who did my brakes a few months ago and he said if I can get him the oil he'll do the job for me.

Thanks in advance everyone

Clan · Apr 26th, 2011, 11:39

The recommended oil is Castrol SLX longtec for volvocars 0w/30 A5/B5 specification , Volvo insist on this grade for the warranty period as this oil was developed for the D5 . you can use another make but stick to 0w/30 A5/B5 quality . Volvo say 5w/30 is not suitable ..

andrew_S60 · Apr 26th, 2011, 11:42

Thanks for that - my S60 didn't come with a user manual so I'm in the dark over things like that - what is the sump capacity??

Clan · Apr 26th, 2011, 11:54

normaly 6.5 litres but after the rising oil level recall you should have had , a sticker under the bonnet indicates the new level is 2/3 up the dipstick ie 5.8 litres ...

andrew_S60 · Apr 26th, 2011, 12:01

Any recommended supliers for the oil then?? Most local places only stock 0w30 oils in 4litre volumes.
Thanks again

Clan · Apr 26th, 2011, 12:14

your volvo dealer can help you , but other places should sell litre bottles , you will need a 4 litre and 2 x one litres of course .

myfirstv70 · Apr 26th, 2011, 12:18

http://www.nielsencdg.co.uk/acatalog...ngine_Oil.html

Try these people - I find them to be very good..........my local dealer used something like 'Total' (French stuff) but I'd rather use Castrol.
Hope this helps,
Nobby

Clan · Apr 26th, 2011, 12:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by myfirstv70

http://www.nielsencdg.co.uk/acatalog...ngine_Oil.html

Try these people - I find them to be very good..........my local dealer used something like 'Total' (French stuff) but I'd rather use Castrol.
Hope this helps,
Nobby

Unfortunatly this is not a high enough specification it is A3/B3 ,
you need A5/B5

bombay121 · Apr 26th, 2011, 17:26

If you PM Rufe on here he supplies the proper volvo branded up stuff. Bought a 4L and a 1L for £54.

Cheers
Dan

xc70jason · Apr 26th, 2011, 17:33

Hi all,the only oil i could find at my local Halfraud's with the ACEA A5/B5 was their own brand.But,it was 5w30.Does this matter that much?.Regard's Jason

Apr 26th, 2011, 11:33	#1
andrew_S60 Junior Member Last Online: Jun 5th, 2012 13:08 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wirral	Engine Oil for D5 2006 Model Hi all, What oil is the recomended grade for my S60 D5 (185)? Its due an oil service but the local stealer wants £300 for the pleasure!! Found a decent mechanic who did my brakes a few months ago and he said if I can get him the oil he'll do the job for me. Thanks in advance everyone

Apr 26th, 2011, 11:39	#2
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:32 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	The recommended oil is Castrol SLX longtec for volvocars 0w/30 A5/B5 specification , Volvo insist on this grade for the warranty period as this oil was developed for the D5 . you can use another make but stick to 0w/30 A5/B5 quality . Volvo say 5w/30 is not suitable .. __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Apr 26th, 2011, 11:54	#4
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:32 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	normaly 6.5 litres but after the rising oil level recall you should have had , a sticker under the bonnet indicates the new level is 2/3 up the dipstick ie 5.8 litres ... __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Apr 26th, 2011, 12:14	#6
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:32 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	your volvo dealer can help you , but other places should sell litre bottles , you will need a 4 litre and 2 x one litres of course . __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Apr 26th, 2011, 12:18	#7
myfirstv70 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 17:24 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lincoln	Where to get 0W30 oil.......... http://www.nielsencdg.co.uk/acatalog...ngine_Oil.html Try these people - I find them to be very good..........my local dealer used something like 'Total' (French stuff) but I'd rather use Castrol. Hope this helps, Nobby

Apr 26th, 2011, 11:42	#3
andrew_S60 Junior Member Last Online: Jun 5th, 2012 13:08 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wirral	Thanks for that - my S60 didn't come with a user manual so I'm in the dark over things like that - what is the sump capacity??

Apr 26th, 2011, 12:01	#5
andrew_S60 Junior Member Last Online: Jun 5th, 2012 13:08 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wirral	Any recommended supliers for the oil then?? Most local places only stock 0w30 oils in 4litre volumes. Thanks again

Apr 26th, 2011, 17:26	#9
bombay121 Member Last Online: Mar 6th, 2020 18:51 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Coalville	If you PM Rufe on here he supplies the proper volvo branded up stuff. Bought a 4L and a 1L for £54. Cheers Dan

Apr 26th, 2011, 17:33	#10
xc70jason Premier Member Last Online: Jul 28th, 2022 19:51 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Land of Roaming Donkey's	Hi all,the only oil i could find at my local Halfraud's with the ACEA A5/B5 was their own brand.But,it was 5w30.Does this matter that much?.Regard's Jason

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